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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,582.61, 26,372.98 and 4,933.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,582.61, 26,372.98 and 4,933.24 is: 7,399.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,582.61 : 26,372.98 = 4,933.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,582.61/26,372.98 = 4,933.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,582.61x = 26,372.98 × 4,933.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,582.61x = 130,104,239.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,104,239.86/17,582.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,399.60

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